Pediatric Respiratory Disorders:
Asthma, Bronchiolitis, Epiglottitis,
and Cystic Fibrosis Verified
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2026
a nurse is teaching an adolescent to self-administer a corticosteroid medication using a
metered-dose inhaler (MDI). which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
(select all that apply)
a. shake the device prior to use
b. rinse and expectorate after administration
c. inhale slowly with medication administration
d. exhale quickly after medication administration
e. wait 30 seconds between puffs
a. shake the device prior to use
b. rinse and expectorate after administration
c. inhale slowly with medication administration
a nurse is caring for a child who is receiving oxygen therapy and is on a continuous saturation
monitor that is reading 89%. which of the following actions should the nurse take first
a. increase oxygen flow rate
b. encourage the child to take deep breaths
c. ensure proper placement of the sensor probe
d. place the child in the Fowler's position
c. ensure proper placement of the sensor probe
a nurse in the ED is assessing a newly admitted infant. which of the following findings is an early
indication of hypoxemia?
a. nonproductive cough
b. hypoventilation
c. tachypnea
d. nasal stuffiness
, c. tachypnea
a nurse is caring for a child who is receiving oxygen. which of the following findings indicates
oxygen toxicity?
a. increased blood pressure
b. hyperventilation
c. decreased PaCO2
d. unconsciousness
d. unconsciousness
a nurse is caring for a child who is receiving a bronchodilator medication by nebulized aerosol
therapy. which of the following actions should the nurse take? (select all that apply)
a. instruct the child that the treatment will last 30 minutes
b. obtain vital signs prior to the procedure
c. tell the child to take slow deep breaths
d. determine if the child should use a mask
e. attach the device to an air source
b. obtain vital signs prior to the procedure
c. tell the child to take slow deep breaths
d. determine if the child should use a mask
e. attach the device to an air source
a nurse is caring for a child who has bronchiolitis. which of the following actions should the
nurse take? (select all that apply)
a. administer oral prednisone
b. initiate chest percussion and postural drainage
c. administer humidified oxygen
d. suction the nasopharynx as needed
e. administer oral penicillin
c. administer humidified oxygen
d. suction the nasopharynx as needed
a nurse is teaching a group of guardians about influenza. which of the following information
should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. amantadine will prevent the illness
b. rimantadine is administered IM
c. zanamivir can be given to children 1 year and older
d. oseltamivir should be given within 48 hours of onset of manifestations
Asthma, Bronchiolitis, Epiglottitis,
and Cystic Fibrosis Verified
Questions Complete with A+
Graded Rationales Latest Updated
2026
a nurse is teaching an adolescent to self-administer a corticosteroid medication using a
metered-dose inhaler (MDI). which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
(select all that apply)
a. shake the device prior to use
b. rinse and expectorate after administration
c. inhale slowly with medication administration
d. exhale quickly after medication administration
e. wait 30 seconds between puffs
a. shake the device prior to use
b. rinse and expectorate after administration
c. inhale slowly with medication administration
a nurse is caring for a child who is receiving oxygen therapy and is on a continuous saturation
monitor that is reading 89%. which of the following actions should the nurse take first
a. increase oxygen flow rate
b. encourage the child to take deep breaths
c. ensure proper placement of the sensor probe
d. place the child in the Fowler's position
c. ensure proper placement of the sensor probe
a nurse in the ED is assessing a newly admitted infant. which of the following findings is an early
indication of hypoxemia?
a. nonproductive cough
b. hypoventilation
c. tachypnea
d. nasal stuffiness
, c. tachypnea
a nurse is caring for a child who is receiving oxygen. which of the following findings indicates
oxygen toxicity?
a. increased blood pressure
b. hyperventilation
c. decreased PaCO2
d. unconsciousness
d. unconsciousness
a nurse is caring for a child who is receiving a bronchodilator medication by nebulized aerosol
therapy. which of the following actions should the nurse take? (select all that apply)
a. instruct the child that the treatment will last 30 minutes
b. obtain vital signs prior to the procedure
c. tell the child to take slow deep breaths
d. determine if the child should use a mask
e. attach the device to an air source
b. obtain vital signs prior to the procedure
c. tell the child to take slow deep breaths
d. determine if the child should use a mask
e. attach the device to an air source
a nurse is caring for a child who has bronchiolitis. which of the following actions should the
nurse take? (select all that apply)
a. administer oral prednisone
b. initiate chest percussion and postural drainage
c. administer humidified oxygen
d. suction the nasopharynx as needed
e. administer oral penicillin
c. administer humidified oxygen
d. suction the nasopharynx as needed
a nurse is teaching a group of guardians about influenza. which of the following information
should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. amantadine will prevent the illness
b. rimantadine is administered IM
c. zanamivir can be given to children 1 year and older
d. oseltamivir should be given within 48 hours of onset of manifestations
